Detroit auto show opens to the public

AP/Jerry S. MendozaThese electric multi-purpose vehicles manufactured by Chinese based Li Shi Guang Ming Automobile Design Co. Ltd. are on display for the opening day of the North American International Auto Show, Saturday.

What: 2008 North American International Auto Show.Where: COBO Center, One Washington Blvd., Detroit.When: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. through Jan. 26; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Jan. 27.Tickets: Adults, $12; seniors (65 or older), $6; children 7-12, $6; children 6 and under, free with parent.For more information: Call (313) 877-8777 or go to the Cobo Center's Web site here. The auto show's Web site is here.Complete coverage: Bookmark Mlive's Auto Show Web page for stories, videos and photos about new vehicles and concept cars.

DETROIT -- Thousands of people have packed into Detroit's downtown convention center to get a peek at the latest offerings from the auto industry.

The oohs and ahhs seem endless as shiny vehicles spin on platforms at the Detroit auto show.

People armed with digital cameras and camera phones jockeyed to get a clear snapshot of their dream car while children bounced around from one driver's seat to another asking their parents to pick their favorite one.

There's more elbow room in the basement area of Cobo Center, which houses concept cars from the around the world.

Interactive display boards attracted those interested in learning the high-tech specs on new models.